SUPPORT WORKER - Inner West

• 2 x  part-time position available: 20 hours per week - flexible rostering arrangements. 
• Generous salary packaging benefits where a portion of take-home pay is tax-free
• The St Vincent de Paul Society considers being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose mission  is to shape a more just and compassionate society.

We believe Our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services.  Our staff are recognised for their achievements and are offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture.

Your new role: 

The Support Worker will work closely with the Case Workers in the implementation of the clients' case plans. You will assist in the daily running of the site and provide a variety of vital support to clients.

Your responsibilities: 

• assisting in the entry and assessment of new clients
• providing a safe and welcoming environment for clients who live at, or are accessing the service
• providing case work support as directed and in cooperation with Case Workers
• advocating for clients with external agencies on a needs basis
• undertaking a variety of tasks i.e. serving meals and supervising activities,
• maintaining daily Communications Book and other documentation as required e.g. client records and case notes

To be successful, you will need: 

• The St Vincent de Paul Society considers being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
• Appropriate Certificate or equivalent experience or currently undertaking tertiary study, in a related field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to use sound judgement and act appropriately in crisis and emergency situations.
• Current first aid certificate.
• Ability to maintain an ethical, yet non-judgmental, attitude towards residents and staff, and commitment to this.
• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation as it relates to the workplace.
• St Vincent de Paul (NSW) has a COVID- 19 vaccination policy that has identified this role as requiring a full COVID-19 vaccination.  Medical exemptions with the NSW government contraindication form will be considered, subject to a satisfactory risk assessment

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them. Submit your application with a resume and cover letter which addresses the key requirements of the Position Description.

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How to Apply

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https://applynow.net.au/jobs/VIN2608-support-worker

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